Chapter 4 Managing Profiles

Defining a custom symbol

You define a single custom symbol per metaclass, stereotype or criterion. Metaclass children inherit any custom symbol defined on a parent metaclass.

When you create a custom symbol, the name of this symbol is automatically assigned, you may type a comment in the corresponding box if you need to further define the custom symbol. You can also modify the default size of the symbol. Most customization actions are performed from the Symbol Format dialog box that is displayed when you click the Modify button in the Custom Symbol page.

For more information on the Symbol Format dialog box, see the "Modifying symbol appearance" section in the "Model Graphics" chapter in the General Features Guide .

To define a custom symbol:

1. Right-click a metaclass in the Profile category and select New→Custom Symbol.
   
   or
   
   Right-click a stereotype or a criterion in a metaclass and select New→Custom Symbol.
   
   A new custom symbol is created under the selected category.
2. (optional) Type a comment in the Comment box.
3. Define a default size in the Default Size groupbox.
4. Click the Modify button to display the Symbol Format dialog box.
   
5. Modify the symbol format in the different pages of the Symbol Format dialog box.
6. Click OK
   
7. Click Apply in the resource editor.

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